Every Monday from 7-10 p.m., a group of 100-200 bicyclists do a “slow roll” tour through Detroit, as part of Detroit Bike City.

Every Monday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. a group of 100 to 200 bicyclists do a "slow roll" tour through Detroit as part of Detroit Bike City. Hundreds of bicyclists are tooting horns, playing music, laughing, and smiling as they take a leisurely 12- to 15-mile bike ride through various Detroit neighborhoods.

This past Monday, I happened to be on Grand River Avenue in the Grand River Creative Corridor at about 8 p.m. when I saw a mob of bicyclists approaching. The group occupied three lanes of Grand River Avenue and were taking pictures of the numerous public art exhibits and murals. According to Detroit Bike City's Facebook event page, more than 161 bicyclists were registered for the event. Monday's bike tour was focused on "public art."

About Detroit Bike City

Detroit Bike City is an organization dedicated to promoting cycling in the City of Detroit. Through weekly rides, tours, bike-in theater, and events/shows; Detroit Bike City is continually contributing to the growth of bicycle culture in the City with a goal to further bicycling not only as a health initiative, but also to help improve Detroit's image in order to repopulate it.